The Municipality of Chelsea announces that it has been awarded the Vélo Québec Bronze VÉLOSYMPATHIQUE certification. This certification recognizes the efforts of communities working for the well-being of their citizens by making cycling a true transportation and recreation option. This certification is effective until 2024.
In 2016, the Municipality of Chelsea applied for VÉLOSYMPATHIQUE certification, and its commitment to the development of a cycling culture was recognized with an honorable mention. Upon reading Vélo Québec's detailed feedback report, the Municipality implemented the recommendations and continued its efforts to develop a cycling culture in Chelsea. It is therefore with great enthusiasm that the Municipality receives a Bronze Mention, as it represents the fruit of everyone's efforts over the past few years.
Recently the Municipality has :
The Municipality has now close to 80 km of road bike networks and 112 km of mountain bike trails on its territory!
The VÉLOSYMPATHIQUE movement is a Vélo Québec program that encourages communities and organizations to make cycling a real transportation and recreation option for everyone. Through a rigorous certification process, it offers tools and a support service to communities and organizations working to promote cycling.
The VÉLOSYMPATHIQUE movement is a project carried out thanks to the financial participation of the Government of Québec as part of the 2013-2020 Climate Change Action Plan, funded by the Green Fund.
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